Pentel reaches fundraising milestone news release
Japanese writing instruments manufacturer Pentel (Stationery) Ltd., is celebrating raising more...
Craft Focus magazine is a bi-monthly trade publication for the craft industry, distributed to Art & Craft shops, Toy shops, Model shops, Haberdashers and Needlecraft retailers.
Each issue contains detailed information on upcoming trade shows and reviews many new and innovative products, enabling retailers to make informed and profitable buying decisions for their business. Find out more about the magazine here.
Subscribe now and we shall tell you the moment a new issue of Craft Focus magazine is out! You will also receive our free monthly newsletter too.
Pentel reaches fundraising milestone news release
Japanese writing instruments manufacturer Pentel (Stationery) Ltd., is celebrating raising more...
ZEBRA PEN FURTHER EXPANDS ITS UK TEAM
Japanese writing instruments manufacturer, Zebra Pen, is thrilled to announce the recent appointment of two new...
Craft & Crumb Takes Its Baking Kits to National TV
Craft & Crumb, the award-winning baking kit brand, is delighted to announce its appearance on BBC...
Artwork set for Easter auction
EGG-CEPTIONAL Faberge-style artwork created by a Barnsley care home resident is set for an Easter auction to help fund...
Welcome to our fi rst issue of 2026! We hope you enjoyed a fantastic ‘golden quarter’ and are feeling positive and inspired for the year ahead in retail. In this jam-packed edition, we look ahead to brighter days with our spring and Easter craft guide, alongside our spring fabrics feature. You’ll fi nd plenty of uplifting projects your customers will love, paired with a fresh, cheerful colour palette to help chase away those January blues.
We also showcase a variety of exciting sewing projects, including new cross stitch kits from Bothy Threads, as well as Bamboline Dolls – a wonderful new addition to Creative Solutions.
Elsewhere, we take a deep dive into the upcoming h+h cologne trade fair and catch up with its sister show, h+h americas, featuring a Q&A with Darrin Stern, President and Managing Director of KM Inc.Pantone has unveiled Cloud Dancer as its Colour of the Year, inspiring our round-up of soft, billowy white products that are sure to delight. We also round up the latest show and industry news.
As always, we’d love to hear from you. Do keep in touch with your latest products and industry news – we’re just a phone call away!
Happy reading
Rachel Westall, Editor
PS. If you have any news you would like to submit to this site or Craft Focus magazine, please email editor@craftfocus.com
Rachel x
Hawthorn Handmade's new Millstream Mini Embroidery Kit is a great kit for beginners wanting to learn satin stitch. The additional guide has illustrations, photos and video to help you master this technique, and the 'stitch by numbers' style pattern included is super easy to follow. For further info, email: info@hawthornhandmade.co.uk www.hawthornhandmadewholesale.co.uk
If you like this, check out more inspirational ideas.
ICHF Events, the leading organiser of creative and crafting events in the UK, has announced its lineup for 2026. The year promises to be an inspiring one for craft enthusiasts, hobbyists, and makers of all kinds, with events spanning the UK. Key events in 2026 include Crafting Live 27th – 28th February 2026 at Sandown Park Racecourse. Crafting Live is a must-attend event for crafters of all skill levels. Featuring a wide range of workshops, live demonstrations, and suppliers, this event is the perfect opportunity to discover new techniques and materials.
If you stand at the edge of an ancient Indian bazaar and a modern gifting expo, you'll notice something remarkable; though centuries apart, both pulse with the same human instinct: the joy of finding the perfect gift. In old market streets, gifting lived in textures and voices; the clink of brass lamps, the scent of hand-ground spices, the soft chaos of families searching for something meaningful to take home. Craftsmen carved, stitched, hammered, and wrapped their creations with a sense of pride, knowing that each piece would soon hold someone's affection.
